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Stories
Guilty of fraud trial
English
The defendant was standing in court yesterday. The jury had been deliberating for hours—had she committed the crime? She pleaded not guilty to theft, but the prosecutor insisted it was deliberate fraud. "Did you commit this crime last week?" the judge asked. She said she did not steal anything. The trial was tense—witnesses were called, evidence was examined. Finally, the verdict was announced. "Guilty," the judge declared. She had been charged with fraud, not embezzlement. The jury had reached their decision. "Has justice been served?" someone whispered. She will have to stand trial again soon—this crime was not her first.
Guilty verdict and appeal
English
The court has announced its decision. The defendant was found guilty of burglary and sentenced to prison. He appealed the verdict, claiming the judge was not impartial. The judge had presided over the trial, and the jury had convicted him. His lawyer argued they did not consider all the evidence. She said the decision was unfair and asked for probation instead of prison. The judge refused. He confirmed the defendant was guilty and would serve his sentence. The defendant’s family was shocked. They had hoped he would be acquitted. Now, they must wait to see if his appeal will change the decision.
Court dismissed the charges
English
She was in court yesterday. The prosecutor presented compelling evidence against her. Under oath, the witness testified about the charges. The defense attorney tried to cross-examine the witness, but the judge dismissed the case. Did she present enough evidence to prove her innocence? Was the witness credible? The prosecutor had cross-examined her, but the defense argued the evidence was not effective. He said she had not broken the law. The court dismissed the charges in the end. Even though the case seemed serious at first, the judge decided there was not enough proof. She left the courtroom relieved.
Sample flashcards 20
å begå en forbrytelse→to commit a crime
Han har begått en forbrytelse.→He has committed a crime.
Har hun begått en forbrytelse?→Has she committed a crime?
å bli anklaget for→to be charged with
å bli anklaget for tyveri→to be charged with theft
De ble anklaget for tyveri forrige uke.→They were charged with theft last week.
Ble du anklaget for tyveri?→Were you charged with theft?
å tilstå skyld→to plead guilty
Den tiltalte tilstod skyld.→The defendant pleaded guilty.
Tilsto den tiltalte skyld?→Did the defendant plead guilty?
å erklære seg ikke skyldig→to plead not guilty
Hun erklærte seg ikke skyldig.→She did not plead guilty.
å stå tiltalt→to stand trial
å stå tiltalt for svindel→to stand trial for fraud
Han står tiltalt for svindel.→He is standing trial for fraud.
Står hun tiltalt for underslag?→Is she standing trial for embezzlement?
juryen→the jury
Juryen har nådd en kjennelse.→The jury has reached a verdict.
Har juryen nådd en kjennelse?→Has the jury reached a verdict?
å overveie→to deliberate
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